"To reflect on and remember our history, the Oro Valley Historical Society will present a series of programs on the town from the 1960s to the present. They will take place starting at 2:00 pm at the Oro Valley Public Library. The programs are free of charge and open to the public. They will include:
LOVE to feature “Oro Valley’s Path Forward” starting next week
Construction of Community Center elevator started yesterday
"The Town of Oro Valley is thrilled to announce that the new entry way and elevator construction project at the Community and Recreation Center (CRC) is scheduled to begin the week of January 8, 2024. This project creates for a new entrance to the Overlook Restaurant, Golf Pro Shop and other community rooms. The new entry way will be lowered several feet for enhanced accessibility and the elevator will be installed nearby. The project is anticipated to be completed by October 2024.” (Town of Oro Valley Media Release)
Four days left to recycle trees
“The Town of Oro Valley is once again partnering with the Kiwanis Club to host the annual Christmas tree recycling program. Residents can recycle real Christmas trees during daylight hours, seven days a week…through January 15, 2024.”
Stephen Schitroma died in Motorcycle Accident
A University colleague of ours died in a motorcycle accident in November. Oro Valley resident Stephen Schitroma was one “of the good guys”. He was always willing to help with just about anything….from organizing an event to participating in it. There simply are not enough good people on the planet like Stephen. (If the were… the world would not be the mess it is today.) “The collision scene was reported by a citizen out for a walk. It appears the collision occurred sometime the previous night but was not discovered until daylight. The rider failed to negotiate a curve, and left the roadway, and then crashed through a cement wall.” (Quote source: Town Manager Report, December, Page 17).
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- On January 17, Local historian Jim Williams will discuss his new book, “Oro Valley: The First Fifty Years.” He will focus on the fight to incorporate the town in 1970-1974.
- On February 5 – a panel will discuss “How has Oro Valley Grown and Changed?” Panelists will include arts advocate Dick Eggerding, community activist Spencer Elliott, former town clerk Kathi Cuvelier, and Dave Perry, journalist and former CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce.
- On March 11, “Three Mayors Discuss Oro Valley’s History.” Panelists will include former mayors Paul Loomis and Satish Hiremath, and [current] Mayor Joe Winfield.
- On April 8, several panelists will discuss “The Birth of Oro Valley 50 Years Ago.” Panelists will include early police chief Fred Roof, Lauren Rhude, one of the first councilmembers, and attorney Sidney Felker.
For more information, contact Jim Williams, Chair of the Speaker Program for OVHS at jaswilliams128@msn.com or 520-818-2226." (Source: Oro Valley Historical Society Press Release)
“Oro Valley’s Path Forward” is the 2026 General Plan. The process of creating the plan will focus on many things including the types of housing you envision in in our community and the use of remaining land zoned for development be used. The inputs input need to come from the entire community. Get involved.(www.OVPathForward.com) This is our town!
"The Town of Oro Valley is thrilled to announce that the new entry way and elevator construction project at the Community and Recreation Center (CRC) is scheduled to begin the week of January 8, 2024. This project creates for a new entrance to the Overlook Restaurant, Golf Pro Shop and other community rooms. The new entry way will be lowered several feet for enhanced accessibility and the elevator will be installed nearby. The project is anticipated to be completed by October 2024.” (Town of Oro Valley Media Release)
Map of Short Term Rentals available from town
Look at this map if you are interested in knowing if there is a registered short term rental in your neighborhood. If you know of an STR that is not on the map let the town know (contact Sarah Cox at 520-229-4831 or scox@orovalleyaz.gov).
Rancho Vistoso residents: Tomorrow is last day to register to run for VCA board seat
If you live in Rancho Vistoso, you “…should have received a yellow postcard in your mailbox encouraging you to participate in serving on the 2024 VCA Board of Directors. There are four open seats … to fill. Three Single Family seats and one Commercial seat. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, visit the Forms Page of our website and complete the editable Board Application Form. Board applications must be returned to Barbara Daoust, General Manager, no later than 5PM…” tomorrow. (Source: VCA December email).
Four days left to recycle trees
“The Town of Oro Valley is once again partnering with the Kiwanis Club to host the annual Christmas tree recycling program. Residents can recycle real Christmas trees during daylight hours, seven days a week…through January 15, 2024.”
Stephen Schitroma died in Motorcycle Accident
A University colleague of ours died in a motorcycle accident in November. Oro Valley resident Stephen Schitroma was one “of the good guys”. He was always willing to help with just about anything….from organizing an event to participating in it. There simply are not enough good people on the planet like Stephen. (If the were… the world would not be the mess it is today.) “The collision scene was reported by a citizen out for a walk. It appears the collision occurred sometime the previous night but was not discovered until daylight. The rider failed to negotiate a curve, and left the roadway, and then crashed through a cement wall.” (Quote source: Town Manager Report, December, Page 17).
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